Achievement - Diversity - Success

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Achievement - Diversity - Success
Edition 4
April 2015
COLLEGE PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Two Years of Learning in one for all our students
in 2015
Welcome back to Term 2 for all our Learning Community which I know will be an
engaging but challenging time.
It is with sadness that I inform you of my plans to leave Hume Central Secondary
College and resign from the Department of Education & Training after 43 years and
my last day is Friday 22nd May 2015, after nearly 7 years at Hume Central
Secondary College.
COLLEGE VISION
Our College Vision is to develop and encourage
in our students a love of lifelong learning while
equipping them with the skills, qualifications and
personal attributes they need for a purposeful
and fulfilling life beyond school.
Establishing our new 3 Campus College over the past 7 years as part of the Department of Education & Training School’s Regeneration
Project has been a challenge but I believe a real success for our Learning Community. I do thank our learning community for your
support over the years. I am extremely proud to be a part of our Colleges achievements and I am confident it will continue in the
future.
A Principal Selection Process for Hume Central Secondary College has already started and will be managed by staff from the North
Western Regional office. They plan for a Principal to be appointed for the start of Term 3, 2015.
Our College mantra “Two Years of Learning in one for all our Students” is our focus as a Learning Community and we can only achieve
that when all our students improve their literacy & numeracy learning. The College and staff are improving Curriculum and programs
at the College so that literacy & numeracy knowledge, skills and understandings are developed in line with “Two Years of Learning in
one for all our Students” over 2015.
Our staff over Term 1 have tested students and we are now using the data to identify where every student is at in terms of their
literacy & numeracy. This will ensure all teachers know and use this information, to develop strategies to move them forward, and
then collecting evidence regularly to assess the effectiveness of the teaching strategies.
All our Year 7 and 9 students over three days, 12th-14th May, will complete NAPLAN tests which will provide further information for
you, staff and our College on individual student performance. For our students in Years 7 and 9, NAPLAN testing includes:
 Literacy – a reading test, a language conventions test and a writing test
 Numeracy – two tests, one that requires students to use a calculator and another that does not
All our staff are currently preparing students for NAPLAN and encouraging all our Year 7 and Year 9 students to do their best. We plan
to use this information, along with other information and on demand testing, to determine how well our students are performing and
to identify any areas of need that require assistance and adjust our programs to achieve our mantra of “2 in 1”. An individual NAPLAN
report will be issued by us late in Term 4 – 2015.
HUME CENTRAL SECONDARY COLLEGE – REMEMBERS OUR FALLEN FOR 100 YEARS – LEST WE FORGET
Our students along with other Schools, Staff and Community Members joined in a commemoration ceremony last Friday 24th April
2015 at the Anzac Memorial at the rear of Town Park Campus. It was a very solemn but commemorative with respect for the men and
women who fought and died in all the battles so that we can live in a free and open Australia. Please read the article in this edition
about our Commemoration Ceremony last Friday
YEAR 12 HOLIDAY PROGRAM – 30th and 31st March
Thank you to the following staff who supported sessions for students to prepare for their assessment tasks and practice exams.
Esther Alexandrakis, Lisa Robinson, Silvia Quaine, Nick Kardash, David Shields, Tony Bui, Mansour Rahme, Vim Narayan, Irene Iliadis,
Jo and Samantha (Admin). Many of our Year 12 students attended the Holiday Program and gained this extra support so as to achieve
greater success at Year 12 in 2015. Well done and we look forward to the Term 2 Holiday program.
For more detailed information regarding our College please visit our website at www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au
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HUME CENTRAL SECONDARY COLLEGE – 2014 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Each state school provides its Learning community with an Annual Report of its achievements in terms of enrolments, parent satisfaction, student
learning, student outcomes, staff satisfaction, Naplan in 7 & 9, Student Engagement & Wellbeing, Student Pathways & Transition and College VCE,
VET, VCAL and its future directions for 2015. Hume Central Secondary College 2014 Annual Report to the school community is on our website
www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au and I have provided some highlights in this newsletter.
Hume Central Secondary College
Hume Central Secondary College was established in 2009 and is a culturally rich and diverse Learning Community that is committed to educational excellence. The
College Vision is to develop and encourage in students a love of life-long learning, while equipping them with the skills, qualifications and personal attributes they need
for a purposeful and fulfilling life beyond school. The guiding principles are reflected in the College Logo: "Diversity" - Recognising the diverse backgrounds, cultures,
talents and aspirations of our students and providing rich learning opportunities for all; "Achievement" - Supporting all our students to achieve their personal best;
and "Success" - Developing the knowledge, skills and personal attributes that will enable our students to lead successful lives beyond school. The College has 147.3
EFT staff: 7 Principal Class, 110.40 EFT teachers & 45.8 7EFT Education Support Staff. The academic success of our students is ensured by a completely re-designed
Years 7-10 Curriculum, as well as dedicated teachers and support staff to teach and nurture students. Our focus is on keeping all students engaged and interested in
their education so they stay on to successfully complete Year 12. Our recent success in VCE, VET and VCAL can only happen when our students and teachers
work together. Out of the Year 12 class of 2014, 97% were offered a tertiary position - 54% to University and 46% to TAFE. Our College mantra - "Two Years of Learning
in One for All our Students in 2015" is our focus as a Learning Community.
ACHIEVEMENT
ENGAGEMENT
Hume Central is proud of the
achievements
of
our
students. Student learning
outcomes
have
been
improving, and overall our
performance is near to or at
the same level as similar
schools. Our students at Year
11-12 who satisfactorily
completed VCAL are above
state means. Our NAPLAN
results have shown a steady
improvement over the last 4
years, and in particular our
Year 9 results in 2014
showed that our College
"value added" at a rate equal
to or higher than the state in
the areas of reading and
writing. Our overall results in
VCE/VET performance is
below state means, but the
trend-line has also been
improving since 2009.
Our ability to retain
students to Year 10 is
slightly
below
other
Victorian
secondary
schools. The number of
students exiting to further
studies and full time
employment are about the
same result for similar
schools. The
further
development
of
the
VCAL/VET and links with
TAFE programs has been
encouraging
with
disengaged
students
staying and remaining in
education.
Student Learning will be
further supported by:

Continuation
of
Literacy and Numeracy
Coaches across our 3
Campuses

Ongoing use of low
SES funding continues
to be used to build
teacher capacity in
improving
student
Literacy & Numeracy
outcomes

Further
developing,
reviewing and refining
our Curriculum
Continuation of our Guided
Reading and
Academic
Vocabulary programs
Student
Pathways
&
Transitions will be further
supported through the
following actions:

Further
development of our
VCAL for re-engaging
students
Comprehensive use of
Managed
Individual
Pathways for all Year 9, 10,
11 and 12 students

WELLBEING
PRODUCTIVITY
Our students have an excellent attendance
record of 87.9% for Year 7-12 in 2014, and
these results are slightly above those of other
Victorian government schools. Our student
survey opinion on teacher effectiveness and
empathy, stimulating learning, school
connectedness and student motivation is
above that of similar schools.
The College has developed and further
improved processes and procedures that
support quality collaboration, planning, decision
making, accountability and feedback. 2014 was
the second year of our new College Strategic
Plan for the period 2014-2017. College Council
and the College Leadership Team and all staff
have an opportunity to contribute to the review
and update College Policies, procedures and
decision making processes. There is regular
reflection on the AIP at College Council, College
Leadership and all staff meetings across the
College with Teaching and Education Support.
Our College is focused on improving the social
and emotional skills of our students in
recognition of the fact that these are essential
for success in learning and life. This is being
achieved through a sustained, College wide
focus on further improving and enriching
relationships-between teachers and students;
amongst students; and between parents and
our College.
The College-wide implementation of the
School-wide Positive Behaviour Program from
2015 highlights the behaviour we value in our
students and the College climate we seek to
develop for our College. Student engagement
and wellbeing will be further supported
through the following actions:

Strategies to further improve and build
positive staff/student relationships

Expected behaviours explicitly taught via
our mentoring classes

Recognition, reward and encouragement
of positive student behaviours and
learning strategies

Recognition and encouragement of
student leadership and student voice
across the College

Promoting regular attendance to a target
of 90% or above for all students with all
rolls marked every period along with
phone calls to home and contact with
Parent/Carers
This is further supported by student academic
& attendance progress reports every 3/4
weeks throughout the year
Staff Professional learning is included in
Performance and Development plans and these
are aligned with the College Strategic Plan and
Annual Implementation Plan. Our College
annual program budget process is in place and
this ensures resources are allocated as identified
and prioritized in the Strategic Plan and the
Annual Implementation Plan. There is
structured timetables across the 3 Campuses
that reflects a focus on Literacy and Numeracy
support in classrooms every day.
All teachers work in collaborative Peer Coaching
and CDT teams and the timetable and meeting
schedule reflects common planning time in all
levels. Planning and the delivery of classroom
programs is collaborative and consistent in all
levels across the 3 Campuses of Hume Central
Secondary College.
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) is supporting and
funding our College to implement programs that
further build and develop the social and
emotional skills of our students. Our 2015 focus
will be to fully implement/teach social
emotional skills across the College while
implementing School Wide Positive Behaviour
Support Programs for all our students.
The warmth and positive interest shown by staff, and the active involvement of parents/guardians, have been evident in many activities over
2014 and in particular our many parent/carers information evenings and our College Production “The Wizard of OZ”. The support from our
College Council to further improve our College over 2014 has been excellent.
I acknowledge the contribution of all Teachers and Education Support staff over 2014 as well as our 2014 VCE, VET and VCAL Teachers in
achieving our improved Year 12 results in 2014. 97% of our students were offered a University 54% or TAFE 46% position in 2015; this is a
vast improvement on previous years. The majority of the remaining 31% of Year 12 students are in full time employment. Well done to all
the Year 12 students of 2014. Our College Strategic Goal 2014-2017 focused on planning for tomorrows educational offerings as a Learning
Community and working together to create a future for all, will guide the future development of Hume Central Secondary College.
Glenn Proctor - COLLEGE PRINCIPAL
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Hume Central
Secondary College
Remember our fallen heroes
100 years on
LEST WE FORGET
Preparations began early for what was anticipated to be a memorable and moving occasion for the community of Hume; it was the
100th anniversary of landings in Gallipoli. Distinguished guests, Frank McGuire, Alan Bolton and Maria Vamvakinou joined with student
and staff representatives from Blair Street Campus, Dimboola Road Campus, Town Park Campus, Broadmeadows Valley Primary,
Broadmeadows Primary, members from the Historical Society and the Victoria Police Force.
The day began with all students from all schools joining in on a moving parade along the path that led to the Anzac Memorial in
Broadmeadows. Ever so proud and respectful our students participated in the mornings events: from welcoming speeches to open
the service, introducing distinguished guests, reciting ‘At the Going Down of the Sun’, the laying of wreaths and the singing of ‘Advance
Australia Fair’. All present were deeply moved by the solemnness of the occasion marked with bowed heads and occasional tears.
After the formalities of the service were over, guests were invited to join the students and teachers of Hume Central Secondary College
at the Town Park Campus for a morning tea. The feedback we received from all who were involved commended the efforts of students
and staff in organizing such an event.
At the going down of the sun,
And in the morning
We will remember them.
Lest we forget
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SENIOR VOLLEYBALL
Once again the Senior Volleyball players demonstrated their
skills and natural talent against tough competitors in the
Regional Finals with the girls bringing home the Winning
Pennant and the boys the Runners up Pennant. Their dedication
to after school training around their busy Academic and Rugby
training schedules and their passion for this game have
motivated these students. Schools in the Region competitions know that they face a
challenge when playing Hume Central students. Both teams played Eltham College in the
Grand final and executed some amazing shots. The Boys team had to face some formidable
spiking shots and often surprised the opposition in returning these shots and kept them
wondering how on earth did they return them. Not bad for Rugby players!!
They were exhausted after giving it all they had and they did not lose because of the lack of
trying. The nervous Girls team did a fantastic job with only five team members on court for
the day, they worked superbly as a team and worked with the coaches to produce a fantastic
result. The serves the girls delivered and their calculating well placed shots were unbeatable.
Comments from other coaches praising our student’s determination, skills, noticeable
passion and talent were conveyed to us.
The Team will now compete in the State Finals wanting to claim the Senior State Title after
they narrowly missed out on winning the Intermediate Title in 2013. The girls, Mr Cagdas
and myself are looking forward to a victory as you deserve this one especially as it is your
last year. We love your passion for the game and are always thrilled by your performance
and sportsmanship. Thank you to Mr Tufuga for always helping out in training and coaching
the teams, to the parents for their support for their children, the team members and for the
coaches, always attending the training and competition days throughout the past years. The
students love having you there and entertaining you. These girls are also playing in the State
Girls Tag Finals, the first competition for Senior Girls and I am sure they want to win this one
too! It will also be the last for most of the team.
One more state finals for them this year and we will have a Hat trick. All of the Volley boys
are also playing in the GIO Rugby League Cup next week and will be looking into making it
to the finals as in previous years .This competition is a tough one with many state players in
all teams including ours. This will be the last year for most of the boys new and old who have
played in the Cameron Smith, Cooper Cronk Shields and GIO Cup Rugby competitions always
winning the District Finals and to be beaten in the State Final. Their determination and
passion and love for this game is unmistakeable. Good Luck to both teams.
Virginia Horne College Sport Leader
DATES TO
REMEMBER
7th & 8th May 2015
Year 11 Outdoor Camp
13th & 14th May 2015
Year 11 Outdoor Camp
20th May to 22nd May 2015
Dimboola Road Year 7 Camp to Cowes
25th May to 26th May 2015
Blair Street Year 7 Camp to Cowes
27th May to 28th May 2015
Blair Street Year 7 Camp to Cowes
8th June 2015
Public Holiday
Queen’s Birthday
12th June 2015
NO STUDENTS
Semester 1 Report Writing
15th June to 26th June 2015
Year 10
Work Experience
26th June 2015
End of Term 2
13th July 2015
Start of Term 3
28th July to 30th July 2015
HCSC Variety Show
FREE BICYCLE MARKING
The Lions Club of Glenroy together with Broadmeadows Police will be holding a “BIKE
MARKING EXERCISE & ANTI-THEFT MOTOR VEHICLE NUMBER PLATE FITTING
EXERCISE at BUNNINGS BROADMEADOWS on the following Saturdays commencing
3rd May, 6th June, 4th July and concluding on Saturday 1st August 2015, between the
hours of 8.30am to 2pm on each occasion.
Bring your bike, tools and equipment and Dad’s car and have them recorded with the Police, so if in the event, that
any bike, tools or equipment is stolen, these items once you have reported it to the Police, then they can be traced
more easily.
After having your bike, tools, equipment and car recorded come and support the Lions Club of Glenroy by having a
FREE SAUSAGE & SOFT DRINK at the BBQ at BUNNINGS BROADMEADOWS, courtesy of The Lions Club of Glenroy.
Bike marking exercise is FREE and the Anti-Theft Motor Vehicle fit is FREE
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DIMBOOLA ROAD CAMPUS
Campus Principal: Vivienne Caravas
Assistant Principal: Snezana Veljanovski
Term 2, 2015 has continued to see students wearing our Academic Uniform
respectfully and arriving on time with essential items from the booklist at Years 7, 8
and 9.
SEMESTER 1 Lunchtime Activities Program
Maths Club
Dimboola Road Campus offers a lunch time
Maths Club every Monday. All students are
welcome to come and join in the activities as
well as:
* get help with any Maths questions they
might have
* get help with their Maths homework
* be challenged with real life problems
* play some Maths games
Come in and join in the fun. I look forward to
seeing more students throughout the Term.
Marisa Ferraro
Maths Teacher
The following activities are available for all students to participate in and
enjoy during lunchtimes:
Chess Club – Monday Week 1 with Mr Warner
Environmental Club – Every Wednesday with Ms Menon
Indoor Sports – Tuesday Week 1 with Mr Bediaga
Spanish Club – Monday Week 2 with Mr Bediaga
Art Folios – Every Tuesday with Ms Pyers
Maths Club – Every Monday with Ms Ferraro
Chill Out Club- Every Tuesday with Ms Scofield and Ms Divaroren
HOMEWORK CLUB
Homework Club at Dimboola Road Campus continues to provide additional
academic support to students. It is open to all students from Years 7-9 and runs
on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Library between 3.05pm to 4.30pm. Teachers
will be available to assist students with their homework and classwork generally.
This is a free service to all students. Permission notices must be signed by
parents/guardians and returned to school. If you have any queries please
contact Ms Renu Sharma on 9099 1000.
YEARS 7 - 9 HOMEWORK SCHEDULE - DIMBOOLA ROAD CAMPUS
7A – Week 1
Monday Week 1
Tuesday Week 1
Wednesday Week 1
Thursday Week 1
Friday Week 1
7C – Week 1
Reading Homework
Science Homework
Reading Homework
Maths Homework
English Homework (spelling and
comprehension)
Health Homework
Monday Week 1
Tuesday Week 1
Wednesday Week 1
Thursday Week 1
Friday Week 1
7A – Week 2
Monday Week 2
Tuesday Week 2
Wednesday Week 2
Thursday Week 2
Friday Week 2
Reading
7C – Week 2
Reading Homework
Science Homework
Reading Homework
Health Homework
Maths Homework
English Homework (spelling and
comprehension)
Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
Monday Week 2
Tuesday Week 2
Wednesday Week 2
Thursday Week 2
Friday Week 2
Reading
7B – Week 1
Science Homework
Maths Homework
Health Homework
Monday Week 2
Tuesday Week 2
Health Homework
Maths Homework
English Homework (Workbook Collected must be up to date)
Science Homework
English Homework (Spelling and Class Work)
Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
Monday Week 1
English Homework (Spelling and Class Work)
7B – Week 2
Thursday Week 2
Friday Week 2
Reading
Music Homework (notes and words)
Science Homework
Maths Homework
Health Homework
English Homework (spelling and
comprehension)
Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
7D – Week 1
Monday Week 1
Tuesday Week 1
Wednesday Week 1
Thursday Week 1
Friday Week 1
Wednesday Week 2
Health Homework
Science Homework
Music Homework (notes and words)
Maths Homework
Materials Homework
English Homework (spelling and
comprehension)
Tuesday Week 1
Wednesday Week 1
Thursday Week 1
Friday Week 1
Science Homework
Music Homework (notes and words)
Health Homework
Maths Homework
EAL Homework
7D – Week 2
Monday Week 2
Tuesday Week 2
Wednesday Week 2
Thursday Week 2
Friday Week 2
Reading
Health Homework
Science Homework
Music Homework (notes and words)
Maths Homework
EAL Homework
Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
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8A
9C
English
Maths (BH)
Science (AME)
Humanities
(SCH)
(RB)
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Friday
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Friday
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Reading - Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
HPE / Tech / Arts - Teachers can give homework on any night of
the week
English
Humanities
Maths (SA)
Science (RS)
(PW & MK)
(TH)
Monday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Reading - Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
HPE / Tech / Arts - Teachers can give homework on any night of
the week
8B
Humanities
(TH)
Thursday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Friday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Reading - Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
HPE / Tech / Arts - Teachers can give homework on any night of
the week
English (MA)
Maths (JJ)
Science (RSH)
8C
English
Humanities
Maths (RSH)
Science (AME)
(MA)
(RB)
Friday
Monday
Wednesday
Friday
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Friday
Monday
Thursday
Friday
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Reading - Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
HPE / Tech / Arts - Teachers can give homework on any night of
the week
8D
English
Humanities
Maths (FR)
Science (BA)
(JSC & PW)
(TH)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Monday
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Tuesday
Thursday
Thursday
Wednesday
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Reading - Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
HPE / Tech / Arts - Teachers can give homework on any night of
the week
9A
English
Maths (FR)
Science
Humanities (TH)
(MA)
(VE)
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Monday
Thursday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Reading - Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
HPE / Tech / Arts - Teachers can give homework on any night of
the week
9B
English
Maths (MF)
Science (RS)
Humanities
(MK)
(TH)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Week 1
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Week 2
Reading - Minimum of 20 minutes 3 times per week
HPE / Tech / Arts - Teachers can give homework on any night of
the week
(Please note: These homework schedules are a guide for
teachers, students and parents and may vary from time to
time particularly during assessment periods).
Please continue to support your students to:



Arrive at school at 8.35am in order for classes to start
promptly at 8.45am as Time Counts.
Undertake 30-45 minutes of homework daily at Year 7
plus a minimum of 20 mins of reading 3 times per week.
Undertake 45-60 minutes of homework at Year 8 and 9
plus a minimum of 20 mins of reading 3 times per week.
Common Assessment Tasks (CATs) due in Term 2:
Year 7
Week 2:
Eng, Media
Week 3:
Science, ICT
Week 4:
EAL, Materials,
Studio Art/3D Art,
Maths
Week 6:
Music,
Humanities, ICT,
Food Technology,
Materials
Week 7:
Eng, Media, H&PE
Week 9:
Science, Music,
Studio Art
Year 8
Week 3:
Science, ICT
Week 4:
EAL, Materials,
Studio Art
Week 5:
Eng, Humanities,
VisCom, Drama,
Media
Week 6:
EAL, Humanities,
Materials, ICT,
Maths
Week 7:
H&PE
Week 9:
Science, Studio
Art/3D Art CAT,
Media
Year 9
Week 3:
EAL, Science, ICT
Week 4:
Eng, Music,
Materials, VisCom
Week 5:
Eng, Hums,
Textiles, Music,
Media, H&PE
Week 6:
ICT, Hums,
Materials, Food
Technology
Week 7:
EAL, H&PE, ACE
English
Week 9:
Science, Media,
VisCom
Dimboola’s Mother’s Day Raffle
Mother’s Day is coming up on Friday, 7th of May!
To celebrate this special day, the SRC Team will
be selling cupcakes and hot chocolate at Lunch
at the canteen Area.
You have a chance to win a Mother’s Day Hamper if
you buy a raffle ticket for 50c or 3 raffle tickets for $1, at the
Front Office! All proceeds goes towards “State Schools
Relief” as they
do so much for
our School e.g
donate uniform,
text books etc.
Mrs Russell
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Literacy and Numeracy at Dimboola Road Campus Numeracy
Year 7 students have commenced the Scaffolding Numeracy in the Middle Years (SNMY) program this term. The program uses rich
tasks to develop their multiplicative thinking skills. The program has been developed using a research-based Learning ad Assessment
Framework (LAF) comprising of eight levels. The program is enriched with hands on activities
assisting students to understand the importance of mathematics and its relevance to the real world.
SNMY is supported and funded by RMIT University. Dr Max Stephens (our contact support person)
visited our campus on Monday 27th of April to meet our students and watch the program in action.
The program will enable students to excel in their maths skills while making real life connections.
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Why Read?
READING improves your vocabulary
READING helps you learn new things, become
smarter and more interesting
READING improves your focus and concentration
READING reduces stress
READING improves your memory
READING can help you become a better writer
READING is FREE ENTERTAINMENT!
Studies reveal that reading for just 20 minutes per day will increase a person’s vocabulary by 1, 800,000 words a year!
Students are required to read for a minimum of 20 minutes, 3 times a week. The Hume Reading Challenge is now open, the student
to read the most amount of minutes during weeks 3 – 10 will be awarded a prize in week 11. All students have received their
competition log sheets and need to get a parent/guardian signature when they read. Wishing all students the best of luck.
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Year 9 ACE
Year 9 ACE students are working collaboratively with teachers and students at Broadmeadows Valley Primary School. The working
partnership allows the year 9 students to mentor/coach the prep 1 -2 classes at the primary school. Every second Thursday during
period 1, ACE students will help the prep 1 -2’s with their reading skills. We look forward to working together, strengthening our
partnership as well as students leadership, literacy and collaboration skills.
Selen Atilla and Buket Divaroren
Teaching and Learning Coaches
3 Simple Choices That Will Always Bring You Happiness - ARTICLE BY SANDRA CHABOT WEBER
For a long time, I relied on external events to be happy. Something good would happen (like I'd ace a test) and then I'd go chasing the
next thrill, always thinking that happiness was just beyond my grasp. After some time, I began to understand that happiness and
fulfilment were within me, and it was up to me to cultivate those qualities. I don't know what happiness will look like for you. But
here's what I do know is: happiness is a series of choices, a change in perception, and a commitment. It's accepting what is, being able
to feel the dark feelings, and then letting them go and moving on. Eventually, this process becomes a piece of who you are.
This doesn't happen overnight. First, you have to want to ignite that inner light we're all born with. Then you've got to work at it, one
day at a time. There are three essential tools that were huge in helping me to develop my happiness. I still rely on these anytime I'm
feeling defeated. They are simple, doable, and most importantly: they work.
The ABC's of true inner happiness…
1. Appreciate - Sometimes things just suck, and that's true for everyone. Anytime you notice negative feelings creeping in, start
appreciating what IS working for you. It can be as simple as being grateful for the roof over your head, having food in the fridge, or
the lesson you're learning from this difficult time. The more you can appreciate all things in your life, the less room you allow for the
negative to sneak in.
2. Breathe - I'm not that great at breathing properly. When I tense up, I stop breathing. So this means that anytime I feel angry,
anxious, sad, or fearful, I stop doing the one thing essential to my survival! It's a conscious effort to breathe and to breathe deeply.
When you do this, it reconnects you to the present and rebalances your emotional state. Through breath, you will be led to happiness.
3. Connect - When you disconnect from all the clutter in your life (media, work, drama), you create space for new possibilities. How
you connect is going to look different for everyone. I like to meditate, have meaningful conversations, and write. It's especially
important to do this when things aren't going so well because when you connect in a way that feels good to you, you'll uncover a
sliver of happiness within that moment. And that will change the outcome of the future moments - The Welfare Team
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BLAIR STREET CAMPUS
Campus Principal: Kate McArthur & Assistant Principal: Nick Bakatsoulas
Sacha Kualri Co Facilitator of the Australian Teenage Expo Visits
Blair Street Campus
On Tuesday April 21st our year 8 and 9 girls had the pleasure of having a
motivational session with Sacha Kulari. Sacha has been working with young
people for a very long time, and today she was back
where it all started in Hume talking to and inspiring
these young ladies.
“Today I have been lucky enough to be the
keynote speaker for the Year 8 & 9 girls at Hume
Central Sec College. We have been discussing
all the issues that comes with being a teenage
girl in 2015. Body image, social media,
friendships, relationships and that "good old
one" we spend most of our lives trying to
master....... "SELF ESTEEM"! These girls were
great today! It was a long session and they gave
me their full attention as well as bringing up valid
points!
Thanks for a fun day ladies!”
Year 8 Students Socially and Emotionally Involved at Melbourne University
The partnership between Melbourne University and Hume Central
Secondary College continued when two classes of Year 8 students
became junior stars. Each class spent two days in a mock classroom
being filmed taking part in social and emotional learning activities, which
are currently being introduced throughout the College.
Students got the chance to be like Beyonce, when they clipped on a
microphone and had every little thing they said recorded. Some were a
little nervous, but others shone when they knew they had a camera on
them. Blair Street teachers also appeared in the videos, playing the ever
familiar role of a classroom teacher.
Once finished, the
videos will be made
available
to
all
teachers throughout
Victoria to show them
the possibilities of how
these types of lessons
can be used in the
classroom.
Mr Williams
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Blair Street Campus Breakfast Club
On a cold Thursday morning in April, we started our little Breakfast Club at Blair Street. Michael Mawal
(social worker) and Jacinta Lenehan (school nurse) came in at 7.30am to prepare toasted cheese sandwiches.
By 8am the kids were coming in slowly, encouraged to eat, they slowly began to grab a toasted cheese or
toasted cheese and tomato sandwich and then they discovered the Milo.
Since that day the number of students coming in having a little breakie and hang out with Michael, Jacinta
and other teachers has continued to grow. Every Monday and Thursday morning from 8am-8.30am we open
up our Breakfast Club and encourage students who haven’t eaten breakfast at home, as well as those who
might have already had breakfast, to grab a bite before class to help them get through the day. We have
toasted cheese, toasted cheese and tomato, Jam, honey and vegemite, there’s cereals and of course the famous and most popular
milo. So please encourage your children to come and join us, especially on these very cold mornings.
COLLEGE NEWSLETTER
Keep up with the news
The College Newsletter is being distributed electronically. Students will be able to save the Newsletter on to their Netbook/Laptop during Mentor classes every
three weeks, to take home for parents to read. The Newsletter is also available on the College Website: www.humecentralsc.vic.edu.au
Parents who would like to have the Newsletter emailed to them every three weeks need to email the address below, with your son/daughter’s name and Campus
and we will organise the Newsletter to be sent to you electronically.
[email protected]
STUDENT DETAILS
It is very important that Student, Parent/Carers ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBERS and Emergency contact details are up to date and current for ALL STUDENTS
at Hume Central Secondary College. If any of your details have changed please contact your child’s Campus and Administration will send you a “Details Change
Form” to fill in, sign and return back to the College.
MEDICAL DETAILS – IMPORTANT
Medical health information – important to let the College know if your child/children develop or have any medical issues that teachers need to be aware of
and also if a student’s medical details have changed - please notify your Campus office.
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE & AMBULANCE COVER
The Department of Education & Training does not provide personal accident insurance or ambulance cover for students. Parents and guardians of students,
who do not have student accident insurance/ambulance cover, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students, including the cost
of ambulance attendance / transport and any other transport costs.
EARLY LEAVERS
Parent/Carers are reminded to please notify the College in advance of early student pick up. As there can be NO announcements during class time you are
encouraged to send a note on the day or alternatively call the office in advance to arrange pickup of your child. This will avoid any unnecessary delays.
ATTENDANCE
Parents are sent SMS messages daily via mobile phones if students are absent, please notify the Campus office if your child is absent and provide a note or
medical certificate to explain their absence. Student attendance is very important to successfully complete their year of study.
STUDENT NETBOOK/COMPUTERS
Parents are asked to share with their children the importance of caring for their Netbook/Computers and to be responsible and look after them – damages to
Netbooks/Computers could cost anything up to $100.
EXCURSIONS
Please return Excursion permission forms promptly with the correct money - A receipt is always given.
YOUTH WORKERS
The College has Youth /Health Workers on each Campus. Youth /Health Workers are a part of the Student Engagement and Wellbeing team and provide vital
support to students and families when required.
LOCKS
Locks for Campus Lockers are provided – Students to see your Team Co-ordinators or Mentor Teachers.
STUDENT ID CARDS
ID Cards are provided to students – if students lose their card there will be a cost for a replacement.
College Phone Numbers
Dimboola Road Campus - 9099 1000 Blair Street Campus - 9302 6000 English Language Centre - 9302 6011
Town Park Campus - 9066 3600
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TOWN PARK CAMPUS
Campus Principal: Irene Iliadis & Assistant Principal: Lisa Robinson
YEAR 10, 11 & 12 DRAMA STUDENTS
Year 10, 11
and 12 Drama
students
attended the
Southbank
Theatre on
Monday 20th to see a performance of “I Call My Brothers”.
The performance was a confronting piece about paranoia,
racism and human perception.
Students also attended a pre-show talk with the theatre’s
education liaison Meg Upton, as well as a 30 minute post
show discussion with the actors. The show is on the Year 12
end of year exam, and will be analysed in a CAT/SAC for all
three classes, as well as the Year 10 and 11 end of semester
examinations. Students were lucky to receive heavily subsidised tickets through Melbourne Theatre Company’s “Sharing the Light”
program for disadvantaged school students, which enables students to access theatre and the performing arts at an affordable cost.
We had an enjoyable day and thank you to Ms Beck Price who accompanied the Year 10’s to the theatre.
Ms Elizabeth Popovic
Arts Learning Leader
VCE DRAMA STUDENTS
VCE Drama students were again treated to the
theatre this week, this time at the Melbourne Arts
Centre to see the performance “Black Diggers”. The
performance focussed on the indigenous experience
of World War 1 and was highly emotive. Many of our
students gave the show a standing ovation, they were
so moved by the piece.
Hume Central SC is proud to be a partner school with
the Melbourne Arts Centre through the First Call
Fund initiative. Due to our involvement in this
education program, students were able to view the
performance, and speak to the cast post-show, at no
cost.
We had another lovely day in the city enjoying some
fantastic theatre.
Ms Elizabeth Popovic
VCE Drama teacher
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Year 11 Outdoor Education: Lerderderg Camp
In the first week of Term a class of Year 11’s ventured to Lerderderg Gorge. We
had prepared for a 2 day trip exploring the Lerderderg River and surrounds. The
students planned a bushwalk to an old gold mining tunnel and a walk down the
Lerderderg Gorge.
On this trip we experienced a variety of environments that had been studied in the
classroom. We visited an old tunnel which had been built during the gold rush and
saw impacts of the pioneers in the area. We investigated how Parks Victoria
manage this park.
On the first day the students became slightly confused in their navigation. With
some guidance they worked together to confirm their location and came up with
a good solution to get themselves back on track. Lunch was successfully had at the
tunnel! That night we visited the mineral springs and the students tasted the
sulphur tasting water, (made better by Ms Hammond’s cordial). As we sat around
the fire the students started a casual conversation. They were surprised that they
could enjoy a night without television or computers in a place with no mobile
signal. They made their own entertainment and were highly supportive of each
other.
The next day we headed down the Lerderderg Gorge and passed many deep pools
and steep cliffs. Mountain goats were spotted high up above us. Although some students did lag behind we finally pulled together.
Just as everyone got tired we faced the steepest hill of the trip and at this instant it started
to rain. The students could have given up, however, some students took the challenge and
motivated us and turned a poor situation into a positive experience. We walked slowly, so
that we would stay together and helped each other along the way. Hands were held. The
fittest of us carried the heaviest bags, one student even carried his mate up a massive hill,
which made everyone laugh.
In the end the students had been tired and been faced with a challenge. They had worked
together, helped each other and turned the challenge into a good experience that they
should look back on with pride.
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CareerNews No4; 26.03.15
Reminders

UMAT Registrations by 5 June; Test Date: 29 July, 2015.

Keeper for a day - for aspiring zookeepers, at Healesville
Sanctuary and Werribee Zoo. Who: Years 7-12;
When: Healesville: Mar 31st, April 1st, 7th, 8th. Werribee: Mar 31st,
2nd, 8th, 10th.
1.
‘AT MONASH’ SEMINAR SERIES – Attendance is a MUST if you want
the latest information about courses at Monash (all 6.30 to 8.00pm).
This series continues in term 2 with: design and fine art Tues 21 April,
architecture Tues 28 April, interior architecture Wed 29 April,
psychology Thurs 30 April, medicine and biomedical science Tues 5
Amy, law Wed 13 May and teaching 14 Amy (more dates to follow next
edition). Registration (essential): www.destination.monash.edu/atmonash
2.
WHAT ABOUT AN ACCOUNTING CADETSHIP? The Chartered
Accountants Cadetship Program enables Year 12 and first
year university students to gain practical and commercial
experience whilst completing university studies.
Advantages of having a cadetship: earn a salary while you study; gain
experience in the real business world; make your CV stand out from
others; open up a world of business opportunities; take the first step
to becoming a chartered accountant – a designation recognised in
leading financial centres around the world. To become a cadet you
must be accepted to do an Institute of Chartered Accountants in
Australia approved degree at an Australian university. To find out
more about employers offering cadetships, have a look at the
Chartered Accountants Employment Guide.
3.
RMIT NEWS – RMIT is a large institution, offering both higher
education and VET courses (degrees, diplomas and certificates). The
main campus is in the city; it also has smaller campuses in Bundoora
and Brunswick. It is ranked highly in the world, with the 2014 QS
ranking RMIT in the world’s top 100 universities in electrical
engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science and
information systems, and accounting and finance. It is also ranked in
the top 150 for civil and structural engineering and in communication
and media.
 WHAT IS SURVEYING? Surveying is taught at RMIT. It is the
measurement and mapping of our surrounding
environment using specialized technology and
equipment. The work of surveyors is all around us, and is
required by law and underpins property ownership. It sets
the framework for all architecture, engineering and navigation. It is
used to create maps for GPS and Google maps, and is integral to
sustainable development. Demand for graduates is at an all-time
high, with 95% of graduates getting a job within 4 months of
graduation, with an average starting salary of $52,000. Who is suited
to a career in surveying? You would have an interest in maths,
geography, IT and science, and a liking for working outdoors, and with
technology. You need to be a critical thinker, problem solver and
orientated to detail. It has previously been a male dominated
profession but is now attracting an increasing number of females.
RMIT has a one-year Diploma of Surveying (no prerequisite subjects)
and a four year Bachelor of Applied Science (Surveying) (Honours)
with these prerequisites: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in
English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL; and a study score
of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods (CAS) or Maths:
Specialist Mathematics. More information is available at:
www.alifewithoutlimits.com.au. (NOTE: EAL is English as an Additional
Language).
 ENGINEERING AT RMIT – Engineering at RMIT is for those students who
are serious about finding an engineering speciality and
getting stuck into it right from first year (a large range of
degrees are on offer). However, it provides flexibility for
those who change their mind about their specialization after they start
their degree. Double degrees are available with management,
computer science, environment, design and more. All degrees
required 12 weeks industry placement before graduation. Project-
based learning is a feature at RMIT, with students working in teams and
in the lab from first year. What type of student suits engineering? You
need a passion for science, maths and design, and you need to be a
problem solver. Median starting salaries for engineering bachelor
degree graduates in first full-time employment and aged less than 25
in 2014 was $61,800. RMIT has various two-year associate degrees in
engineering. Students who complete these with grade point average of
2.0 or higher are eligible for guaranteed entry into and engineering
program relevant to their major.

SCIENCE AT RMIT – What makes a science graduate competitive
in the workplace? Staff at RMIT have considered this and come up
with the following:
 Good problem solving skills
 Good networking, communications and team work skills
 Breadth and depth in qualifications – a double degree should be
considered
 An honours degree can be an advantage
 A strong hands-on component with practical skills and industry
experience in the degree
 International experience (eg student exchange)
 Entrepreneurship and business skills
 Willingness to work overseas for a time graduation
 Involvement in extra-curricular activities.
A number of pathways exist to move from a diploma to a
degree. (eg the Diploma of Land and Conservation
Management can lead to the Bachelor of Environmental
Management). RMIT offers a Dean’s Scholars Program, a
four-year course incorporating an honours year for capable and
highly motivated students who want research training through
hands-on participation in research projects.
4.
INDIGENOUS STUDENT EXPERIENCE MONASH DAY - This is an
opportunity for Year 9 - 12 students to go to Monash and get
hands on experience of what it has to offer. There will be
interactive sessions in faculty areas of interest to each participant,
a chance to meet staff and current indigenous students, and to
learn about support available. The day is hosted by Yuendj,
Indigenous Engagement Unit. When: 10am-1.30pm, Fri 1 May
(lunch included); Where: Robert Blackwood Hall, Clayton; Book
(by 23 April): Kristel Keleher, [email protected], ph
9905 8699; www.monash.edu.au/study/life/indigenous.
5.
VCE AND CAREERS EXPO - The Age VCE and Careers Expo is being
held once again this year. There will be more than 170 exhibitors
with VCE resources, tertiary course and career information. When:
9am-3pm, Thurs 7 and Fri 8 May and 10am – 4pm on Sat 9 and Sun
10 May; Where: Caulfield Racecourse; Admission: $10 or $25 for
families. This is a great opportunity to gain information at one
location. Info: www.vceandcareers.com.au.
6.
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY TEAMS UP WITH REAL MADRID – VU
sports students will gain behind-the-scenes access to Real Madrid
Football Club through a new partnership signed this month. The
partnership will bring Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad
Eurpoea expertise to classes in Australia. This school has some of
the world’s most highly-regarded sports educators, in football
especially, and this partnership will see these very people deliver
lectures at VU campuses.
7.
IGNITED SCHOLARSHIPS - Ignited scholarships at Deakin
University are designed to attract more female students into nontraditional areas of study and work. They are awarded to
successful applicants entering an under-graduate information
technology or engineering course. Each is valued at $5,000pa
over normal course duration and recipients are also assigned an
academic
mentor.
Info:
www.deakin.edu.au/study-atdeakin/scholarships-and-awards/ignited. NOTE: many tertiary
scholarships are on offer; many are for academic performance,
but there are many other categories. If you want check them out,
go to www.vtac.edu.au and find Scholarships at the top of the
screen - Dianne Williams (Careers/VET/VCAL Coordinator)
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CareerNews No5; 23.04.15
 UMAT - Register by 5 June; Test Date: 29 July
 ‘At Monash’ Seminars – architecture 28 April, interior architecture 29 April,
psychology 30 April, medicine and biomedical science 5 May, law 13 May,
teaching 14. Registration (vital): www.destination.monash.edu/at-monash
 Indigenous Student Experience Monash Day - Year 9 – 12 students can
experience Monash Uni. 10am-1.30pm, Fri 1 May. Kristel Keleher,
[email protected], ph 9905 8699.
 VCE and Careers Expo - 170 exhibitors of VCE resources, tertiary course and
career information; 7 - 10 May at Caulfield Racecourse; See:
www.vceandcareers.com.au.
1.
2.
PHYSIOTHERAPY COMING TO ACU BALLARAT IN 2017 – The B.
Physiotherapy will be offered at the Ballarat campus of the
Australian Catholic University in 2017. The ACU School of
Physiotherapy was established in 2010 with the launch of the B.
Physiotherapy at ACU’s Brisbane campus. In 2011 it was launched in
North Sydney. The program is fully accredited, with the first Brisbane
and North Sydney students graduating. For regular updates on the
new Bachelor of Physiotherapy, visit the School of Physiotherapy
page. Register interest at: register their interest in this program.
INTERESTED IN STUDYING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY? Discover
the opportunities and possibilities an IT degree has to offer, and
where it could take you. Hear from an expert thought-leader, the
futurist Morris Miselowski about the world of tomorrow, and get a
taste of what IT is all about in a hands-on mobile app development
workshop. When: 10am-4.30pm, Sat 2 May; Who: Year 12 students;
Where: Monash University (Clayton); Cost: Free, with morning tea
and
lunch;
Register
and
see
video:
www.infotech.monash.edu.au/takectrl.
3.
BACHELOR 0F SCIENCE/BACHELOR OR MUSIC – At Monash
University you can now combine your passion for music with a solid
foundation in the sciences with this new double degree. There is a
wonderful synergy between the passion for creating music and a
love of scientific knowledge. Choosing between the two can be
difficult, so why not consider making the most of your talents and
study both music and science in a double degree. Physics, maths and
music are related to the art and science of acoustics, however their
links are much more extensive. The latest developments in physics,
psychology, human biology, materials science, information science
and statistical analysis all give us new answers to ancient questions
about music – what it is, why we make it, how we make it, why we
listen to it and how it is changing.
Research into the possibilities of music is ongoing, creating new jobs
dedicated to the many effects of music, music perception and the
performance and technical underpinnings of instruments.
Alternatively, you could combine your knowledge of physics,
mathematics and computing to become a sound engineer.
4.
MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY NEWS –
MELBOURNE COURSES MOST POPULAR - The University of
Melbourne offered more than 7500 students a place in an
undergraduate course for 2015. The Bachelor of Science remains the
largest and most popular undergraduate course in the state, with
2518 students offered a place. The B. Arts (1286) and B. Commerce
(1150) also saw growth in offer numbers. The Clearly-In ATAR for
Science was 86.00, for Commerce it was 95.00, for Arts it was 90.05,
for Biomedicine it was 98.85 and for Environments it was 85.00.
FINDING OUT MORE ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE DEGREES
- The University is holding a series of events where undergraduate
degrees will be explored. Known as the ‘Focus On’ series, they
commence with a Focus on Biomedicine on Thurs 14 May. Focus on
Arts is on Wed 20 May, Focus on Agriculture on Thurs 21 May, Focus
on Commerce on Tues 26 May, Focus on Environments on Wed 27
May, Focus on Science on Tues 2 June, Focus on Law on Tues 4 June,
Focus on Engineering on Thurs 11 June, Focus on IT on Thurs 11
June, Focus on Music on Wed 24 June, and Focus on VCA on Thurs
25 June (most are 6.30-8.30pm). The sessions will give you a chance
to hear about courses and opportunities at the University of
Melbourne from staff, recent graduates and current students.
Register
attendance
(essential)
at:
www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/events.
5.
igIdeas EXPO – igIdeas is one of the longest running and most well
respected design programs in the world. This year is the celebration
of 25 years of this design program, with a stellar international line
up at Melbourne International Design Week, May 11-17. There are
events for designers, business managers, marketing executives,
educators, secondary school students, researchers and design
enthusiasts. A number of universities, TAFEs and independent
colleges with design faculties will be at the agIdeas Design Careers
Expo on Thursday 14 May at the Melbourne Convention and
Exhibition Centre. If you are interested in a career in areas such as
architecture, communication design, interior design or industrial
design, you are encouraged to attend. See the following for event
details, venue and bookings: Event details »
6.
SWINBURNE SCIENCE EXPERIENCE – The Swinburne-ConocoPhillips
Science Experience offers students in Years 9 and 10 the chance to
use their natural curiosity to explore and discover the possibilities
of science. Attendees will participate in a range of interactive,
hands-on workshops that are designed to challenge and excite.
When: 14-16 Sept (school holidays - a long way off, but bookings are
open) at: Registration is now open ».
7.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY NEWS – NEXT GEN YOUTH FORUM – brings
together Year 10-12 students to participate in hands-on work-shops,
allowing you to be inspired by like-minded individuals wanting to
make a difference. Speakers:
Chantelle Baxter, co-founder and CEO if One Girl, an organisation
dedicated to giving 1 million girls across Africa access to education
by 2020. Ahmed Kelly, born in Iraq in 1991 with significant
disabilities, he was brought to Australia by Moira Kelly for medical
treatment. Through determination, toughness and skill, he has been
able to compete in the London paralympics. Chris Long and Brad
Moore, co-creators of the Moodswing App. It was built in the hope
of creating a ‘Twitter for Moods’ where people could share their
emotional statuses. The program will also include the team from
PROJECT
ROCKIT
and
Thomas
King,
founder
of
SayNoToPalmOil.com. The forum will give school leaders the
opportunity to be part of inspiring workshops related to social justice
and leadership. When: Friday 22 May; Where: La Trobe University
(Bundoora); Register interest at: [email protected].
2016 NURSING PREREQUISITES – Prerequisites for the La Trobe B.
Nursing have changed for 2016. They are: 3/4 English (at least 30 in
EAL or 25 in any other English) and at least 20 in one of biology,
chemistry, health and human development, any maths, physical
education, physics or psychology.
2016 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PREREQUISITE CLARIFICATION –
There has been confusion about the wording of the requirements.
They are: Units 3/4 English (at least 30 in EAL or at least 25 in any
other English), and at least 25 in one of biology, chemistry, any
maths, physical education or physics.
ELITE ATHLETE BONUS ENTRY SCHEME – La Trobe university offers
bonus aggregate points for elite athletes. The Scheme is available
to domestic undergraduate applicants: who are classified as an elite
athlete, whose sporting commitments have impacted on their
previous studies, and who apply for admission to courses via the
Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). See the La Trobe
website for more details.
8.
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY AND NAVITAS REBRAND PATHWAY COLLEGE
– Deakin university and leading education provider Navitas have
announced plans to extend their partnership by renaming the
pathway college, the Melbourne Institute of Business and
Technology (MIBT), to Deakin College. Through MIBT, Navitas has
collaborated with Deakin University since 1996, providing pathway
courses for both domestic and international students. In that time,
more than 14,000 students have successfully progressed to degree
programs at Deakin. Deakin College will integrate more closely with
the university to enable further growth of international and
domestic enrolments across the Deakin campuses in Melbourne and
Geelong.
Dianne Williams Careers/VET/VCAL Coordinator
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